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In case you missed it, Jesse Eisenberg will be starring in the Social Network II: Unfriended.

Or at least, that’s what the new Batman v Superman pictures would have you believe.

In one of the closest looks at Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor yet, it’s clear the young, diabolical, entrepreneur will add a much needed splash of colour to the film that until now has been absent.

Eisenberg’s Luthor looks like the type of boss that would serve jello shots and Jolly Rancher candies to his employees for lunch, but it’s an anachronistic addition that critics of the grim looking film will appreciate.

Alongside the new Lex Luthor shot are two portrait photos of Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman.

Surrounding the room with giant screens, Snyder not only presented a small teaser of Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in action, facing off against each other in the pouring rain (clearly very influenced by Frank Miller’s Dark Knight series), but also gave the world their first look at Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman.

First thought that comes to mind? Xena. The Israeli actress looks more like an Amazon warrior than a celestial being, but all in all, the costume isn’t too shabby in the slightest.

Gadot tweeted, “I’m ready,” with a high resolution of the photo showed off in Hall H attached.

Like I mentioned in a previous post, Snyder is setting up Dawn of Justice as the anti-Marvel, very Christopher Nolan-like superhero film.

Courtesy: Twitter

It’s going to be dark, it’s going to be grimy, and it’s going to be violent.

Let’s just hope it’s going to be good. Seriously Snyder, we haven’t forgotten about Man of Steel just yet.

So if you like superhero movies, it looks like you can start penciling in 2019 for your next Batman-only flick.

In addition to a slew of movies revolving around DC heroes, Warner Bros. is rumoured to be eying a date TBD in 2019 for a solo Bat flick starring Ben Affleck.

The news was first reported by Latino Review and the film apparently also has a working title – The Batman.

DC is lagging Marvel (which reportedly has its comic book movie slate booked until 2028), so there are rumblings that WB are planning to ramp up its superhero films following Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, which opens May 6, 2016.

That will be followed by Justice League in 2017 and then a standalone Superman film in 2018. There is also talk of a Wonder Woman feature, possibly in 2018.

Jason Momoa, who was recently announced as Aquaman in Dawn Of Justice, could also be in line for a solo film.

According to Latino Review, the reason we might have to wait a few years for The Batman is Affleck’s desire to direct the big screen adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s Live By Night, which is due out October 17, 2016.

There’s no word on whether Affleck will direct the film, but interestingly, he’ll be nearly 50 when it comes out, so it’s safe to say that we’ll be seeing an older, more grizzled Dark Knight in the new DC cinematic universe.

I still haven’t gotten around to watching all the extras, so I had no idea that there was a deleted scene involving Superman in Alfonso Cuaron’s Oscar-winning Gravity. But apparently Warner Bros. rejected an opening sequence that showed the real cause of the disaster that sends Sandra Bullock’s Dr. Ryan Stone drifting into space. A sharp-eyed redditor posted the clip after it leaked on YouTube.

The sequence might have potentially been a setup for Warner’s next Superman film, or it could have been an April Fools’ joke. Watch the clip and let us know what you think in the comments.

As you know, the Man of Steel sequel (aka Batman vs. Superman) has been delayed until May 2016. Plot details thus far have been scarce. Besides the appearance of Batman and Wonder Woman, it has been assumed that Lex Luthor will be (one of the) villains, and there may be cameos from other DC heroes for an eventual Justice League film. But really, no one knows what’s going on.

Well, we now have some major news. But fair warning – take this with a huge grain of salt. The folks at Latino Review have uncovered a message board post from NeoGaf that hints at some of the plot points in Batman vs. Superman.

According to Latino-Review, the poster writes: “My source is someone from the art department that supposedly got shitcanned (apparently a bunch of them were fired). I confirm nothing. Just passing along what I heard. Take it with the proper amount of salt.”

The site does warn these ‘spoilers’ could be complete B.S., but I figured we should still share them here.

After Metropolis’ destruction in Man of Steel, Batman forms a coalition to stop Superman from wrecking another city

Aquaman is in it, but not called Aquaman. He’s there because the world engine in the ocean did something to the fish

Wonder Woman poses as a Wayne Enterprises investor to retrieve an item that belongs to her people. Just as a separate note, Batman-News.com is reporting that Gal Gadot has signed on to play the Amazon princess in three films.

Lex Luthor is in the shadows a lot, a manipulator. Not much face time with Superman.

Robin betrayed Batman at some point, leading to a falling out between them

The Batcave was super cool looking, and the mobile looked similar to [Tim] Burton’s

Lois is investigating Lex.

Metallo “kills” Clark

The Daily Planet is purchased by Lex Luthor for PR purposes

At the end Superman is living in exile (hmm, sounds like Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight), and the Justice League is an government approved superhero team.

How does this sound as a plotline for the film? To be honest, I kinda like it. It sounds like it might be a lot to cram into a two-hour movie, but I think it plants some good seeds for an eventual JLA movie.

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Bruce Kirkland has been a reporter with Sun Media for 31 years. He has worked the movies beat from 1980-2007, and still focuses on TIFF, Cannes, Oscars. Before taking a position at the Toronto Sun, he worked at the Ottawa Journal as entertainment editor and movie critic from 1979-80, and at Toronto Star as music critic and general-assignment news reporter from 1971-79.

Jim has been a Sun reporter for 28 years. Previously covered TV beat and all entertainment fields. Scriptwriter for NHL Awards, Gemini Awards, documentaries. Prior to Sun, worked at Ottawa Citizen as entertainment reporter from 1981-1983.

Liz Braun has been a Sun reporter for 25 years, all as movies critic. Worked concurrently in TV and radio for 20 years; co-hosted the original On The Arts for CBC National TV, for example and also appeared on Canada AM and various TV talk shows with regard to entertainment news. Previously was a music publicist: national director of publicity for CBS (now Sony) Records and Concert Productions International.